The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 27,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
669 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
